UK inflation surged to its highest level for more than a year last month after households were hit by a raft of 'awful April' bill increases, official figures have revealed.The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation hit 3.5% in April, up from 2.6% in March and the highest since January 2024.

UK inflation surged to its highest level for more than a year last month after households were hit by a raft of 'awful April' bill increases, official figures have revealed.The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation hit 3.5% in April, up from 2.6% in March and the highest since January 2024.